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#12936 How Do You Justify Replacing Holy Days? Apostles and Mary - Joe Heschmeyer

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Show Notes

“How do you justify replacing Holy Days?” This question leads to a discussion on the evolution of celebrations and supposed connections to pagan roots. Additionally, the conversation touches on how the Catholic Church fulfills the fivefold ministry of Ephesians 4:11 in the absence of the Apostles and explores historical evidence regarding the journeys of Apostles like Peter and John.

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Questions Covered:

04:55 – As a “Primitive Christian,” how do you justify replacing 1st-century Holy Days with modern celebrations that have pagan roots?

29:00 – If Apostles no longer exist, how does the Catholic Church fulfill the fivefold ministry of Ephesians 4:11?

40:12 – Is there historical evidence of where Apostles like Peter and John went to spread Christianity?

45:12 – Are there any early church writings regarding Mary?

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